Doctor Q&A

Hi I have had my consultation and the biggest my surgeon will go is 325cc round , I am 5foot 2and weight 105pounds I am looking for this result in my picture is it possible advice please

Excited to have a tummytuck after I have my third and final child. My question is, does preexisting facia integrity impact outcome? I want to be able to do push-ups, pull-ups, crunches, etc. currently my abs are 3-4 fingers when upright. I can get them to 0.5 finger width when engaged. The facia is lumpy like there are multiple small tears? I’ve had some fatty tissue herniate once but it went back in easily. Does any of this matter? Or do you just sew the muscles together so it doesn’t matter?

Hi my Ariel I’m a transgender women and I just had a bbl my height 5’1 120 lbs . I just had a bbl but the just put 400 cc on each cheek . I paid a lot of money I thought doctor will put more fat but he only inyect 400 cc . I just want to know if my bbl will be noticeable . also he fix a scar on my leg cheek and fill it with fat . How long takes the fat to get bigger .

Female, 32. I have always been very self conscious of my side profile due to my dorsal bump. My front view, I’m ok with. Over the last 6 months I have extensively researched different board certified plastic surgeons in NC. I have had 2 consultations thus far. I have nothing negative to say about either Dr or the consults. However, each Dr has offered different approaches to achieving the desired results. Specifically, One Dr (board certified craniofacial plastic surgeon) opts for an open rhino (which I’m totally fine with) She states “This will allow me to raise the skin to expose the bone and cartilage that is contributing to the hump. I plan to contour down the hump which includes both bone and some cartilage, based on my exam, but will use suture techniques as needed to prevent an open roof deformity. I don't think you would require osteotomies.” So I guess my question is- is breaking the nose not always required depending on the size of the hump? I am so worried about open roof deformity or my front view being altered in a way I will dislike. I just want a straighter profile that gives me a more feminine look that balances and flows with the rest of my face. I have spent many hours researching about dorsal hump reduction and I noticed about 80% of the time, breaking the nose is required or preferred. Also, I am not 100% sure what is meant by the comment “suture techniques as needed”. I would greatly appreciate other professional opinions and advice on this matter.

What would I need to have done to get me from this, to this? Nasal bridge reduction and nostril reduction? I don't have a problem with my side profile, I just want a smaller version if my nose.

My eyes are incredibly close together, and the overly pronounced sides of my nose create an unflattering expression. Is it possible to make them a little smaller?

I am considering liposuction for the breast area. After liposuction to the abdominal area, I gained a few pounds and it all seems to have gone to my breasts. Does anyone have experience with this? What are the benefits/risks? If this commonly done?

Good morning, I am about to do my breast reduction in 9 days. I weaned my two years old, but i realize I still have milk when I press hard around my nipples. My PS said it won't bother the procedure, but it stresses me out a little. Also, I breastfed more than 2 years so boobs are already empty and like they were before. So I am not concerned about the shape changing once totally dry but more the presence of milk still during and after procedure.

Hello. I am starting my reduction process. I have two questions. First question is will they reduce my nipples. I know the areola is made to be proportional to the new breast, but my nipples are larger than average at about 20mm. I’d like them to be around the 10mm mark that ive read is average. My second question is if im a good candidate at all. I have quite a few medical things that my insurance would need to approve, but wasnt sure with breast size. Im 5’4”-5’5” and about 150 pounds (give or take). I wear a 34DD-36DD.

27F. I’m 5’8 220ish and I’m consulting for a reduction in July and August with two different surgeons because I finally have an insurance policy that covers medically necessary reductions!! I’m working to lose a little more weight before my consult, but is it possible to reduce my size that much? I know insurance can get tricky with BMI / Schnur so I’m trying to manage my expectations of size / approval.

I’m having my breast done, and have always hated my pigeon, long chest. So I’m getting this done to mask it a little. I just want advice. My surgeon has suggest over the muscle 350 teardrop tall height moderate plus. i had been to another surgeon who had said the same about teardrop being best because of my chest wall. However he would only ever do a 300cc and never any bigger due to narrow chest. So my question now it, I dont want big boobs I just want more shape and more upper fullness but worried on having big low set boobs. So my surgeon has said either 330s medium height or 350cc tall what is the diffrence with medium and tall? And what would you suggest with my chest wall? also when I’ve looked at mesurements both them implants are a bigger width that my messurments is that ok? Or avoid? Or do I go with 305cc tall, which i keep thinking because I don’t want massive boobs. I just want them to look the best they can with being low set. Advice please

5ft8 170 pounds. Getting lift and saline implants. My dr recommeded to try 500 to 700 sizers after showing pictures and exam. I wear 38 c now. Nursed 4 babies. 650 and 700 felt perfect for me. It was still hard to tell tho with the sizers as i shoved my own boobs in there too haha. I am afraid of going too small so i figured 700 is the right choice. But so hard to tell. Want them to be nice and full but not so obvious that they are fake. Or make me.look too top heavy in sweaters. Etc.

Hello, I recently had my under the muscle silicone implants removed with the capsule left inside. I had them for exactly 1 year. If I were to get another set of implants over the muscle this time, would the capsule need to be removed?

I’m having a breast augmentation next week with Motiva Ergonomix2 Preservé, and I’m having some last-minute doubts about implant size. I’m 5’6” and 123 lbs, and I’ve been measured to 10 cm. I’m deciding between 180 Mini and 195–225 Demi. I’ve breastfed and had significantly larger breasts during that time, and I still have breast tissue and a nice B cup now. I want a natural-looking result, but I’m worried that the 180 Mini will be too small and that the 225 Demi will look too obviously augmented. What would you recommend?

I am a 36 year old mother of 3. Fit and i lead a healthy & active life. I am planning for a Lipo for abdomen as I found it hard to lose excess fat in the lower ab, thighs as Im pear-shaped and have more fat accumulated in my thighs. I went for a consult with a local doctor and was recommended lipo + bodytite and morpheus8, tho the doctor mentioned it's my call if I'll like to add the latter on. (optional as my skin has high chances of contraction) Not sure if i should, pls help!

Hello, I am 6 months post facelift/neck lift procedure, but my cheeks and neck still swell up and burn, as well as the laser procedure under the eyes. I healed well, and had no issues, but the burning and the swelling never went away. My original surgeon is not able to help, I tried many different steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, medical laser, ared light therapy. Nothing seems to work and it does not feel like its getting better. I am on Lyrica for the pain 150m x 3 a day. I am losing hope :(

I had an upper blepharoplasty last July (it’s been almost a year now) and I’m concerned about how my scars look. It looks like he’s missed the actual crease of my left eye (pics attached) and my eyelid skin has become much more crepey, which they didn’t look like before. Is there a way to treat this? I feel more insecure than I was before.

Over the past year I've tried to fix mid face undereye volume loss with a few things - I got mid cheek filler and prf (1 session) then co2 under my eyes (mid cheek and co2 done in March) it helped with the hollowness but now I have residual edema underneath my eyes and they actually appear darker...Seperately prior to any filler, I have a bulge that appears when i smile next to between my eyes and nose. Injectors have said it can't be fixed with filler and looks like a ligament deformity so can someone tell me the best surgeries youd recommend. Im 29 and hoping to fix the bulge and hollows. Would a temporal lift help my overall face?

Hi there! I am 34 years old. My under eyes have always looked like this - and I hate it. I'm trying to figure out what is best for me. I have had two consultations so far and both surgeons said different things. Consult 1: Fat grafting only Consut 2: Lower (could also do upper) bleph + fat grafting I am in the process of getting a 3rd consult from a doctor in Raleigh (Dr. Mettu) who does NOT do fat grafting/repositioning - only blephroplasty. I'm trying really hard to educate myself on everything...what the root of the issue is, what is going to give me the best, SAFEST, long-term results. I'm so overwhelmed with the options, approaches, etc. There is also a doctor in Charlotte who does what I've learned to be called a 'SOOF' lift...so I'm trying to weigh that option, too. I've read about the cons of fat repositioning and grafting (unreliable + unpredictable) and I'm hesitant about just going the fillers route. If I'm going to fix this, I just want to fix it. I don't want to do anything too dramatic or ruin my face. THANK YOU!